The first rule of peacocking is : don't tell the audience what it already knows.
This 'rule' refers to a maxim in social science literature that a person/thing trying to show status should not be repetitive / redundant and give the audience what they already know would happen.
This 'rule' refers to a maxim in social science literature that a person/thing trying to show status should not be repetitive / redundant and give the audience what they already know would happen.
John just violated the First Rule of Peacocking when giving his acceptance speech! he acted like no one knew why they were all there when he told them again about his achievements.
by Human Peacocking June 11, 2023
Get the First Rule of Peacockingmug. Rape.
by thefifabeestar September 2, 2014
Get the the heskey rulemug. Over wordy public displays aka Signs of Virtue Signalling what ought to be inner compulsions of categorical imperative, do unto others.
THe Ludington Rules signs were unwelcome in a Village bristling with signs like a bailed-up kuni kuni, a hedgehog or a porcupine.
by PartisanZ July 13, 2023
Get the Ludington Rulesmug. The unspoken rule amongst guys that when needed your wingman will jump on the grenade and take one for the team.
Guy one: c’mon man, I know she’s fat but her friend is hot and she’s into me.
Guy two: are you invoking the Patton Rule?
Guy one: if you take that grenade I’ll owe you big time.
Guy two: are you invoking the Patton Rule?
Guy one: if you take that grenade I’ll owe you big time.
by O.D.B.O.D'd January 21, 2019
Get the Patton Rulemug. by Liriliththeboy September 19, 2020
Get the Rule infinitymug. by tnaiycloolre February 26, 2021
Get the kindergarten rulesmug. by Lorelai_crybaby June 16, 2020
Get the rule 1mug.